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Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • Not our choice

    The storm still rages around me but I have a course set. I feel better for knowing what lies ahead in the immediate future but uneasy for the long term. Normal has indeed changed. Where will the new normal settle… Continue reading

  • Into the storm

    I find it much easier to write and pontificate on life, and the living of it, when things are going smooth.Well, not really smooth per se, more like normal. My little world has been shaken lately and things are not… Continue reading

  • Uncertainty

    Every once and a while something happens that can change the game. I dislike that unsettled feeling. I can deal with changes,even major changes, without much difficulty, it is only the transitional phase that bothers me. The period until the… Continue reading

  • Obstacles

    For all my blogging and discussion of the issues I remain a somewhat private person. There are certain areas I do not share publicly or readily with others. Now, I’m not talking about the juicy details or what I would… Continue reading

  • Avenues of Acceptance

    I was talking with my grandson when he told me about some of his classmates. He was telling me how some like to curse. He said he asked one of them why and he told him because everyone else does.… Continue reading

  • Empowered

    There was a time when I would hear new slang words being used. Words like cool,keen,groovy and far out man. I still hear a few occasionally, the newest for me being, swag. I’m not sure if you have swag or… Continue reading

  • Anticipation

    Living for the moment. I have heard this phrase used many times to justify many things. There is some wisdom in that we never know when it all may be gone. Life can change in an instant. Still, I believe… Continue reading

  • Adult conversation

    I must be getting a few years on me now.I have become comfortable talking about most anything. That is a sign of age,not necessarily maturity. I also seem to have developed a few quirks. I won’t go into those however.… Continue reading

  • Vote

    It is election day ! Hooray I get to speak today. My voice will be heard. There was a day when I didn’t give that a thought. I just went along merrily with my life, ignoring my civic duty and… Continue reading

  • Something to consider

    Having an interest in history and genealogy I have spent some time in the cemetery. I find it a nice place to visit but I don’t want to live there. There, I got that out of my system. This year… Continue reading